cell biology: plant, animal and bacterial cells. Flashcards

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organelles in an animal cell.

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cytoplasm.
nucleus.
ribosomes.
mitochondria.
cell membrane.

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function of: cytoplasm.

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A jelly-like material that contains dissolved nutrients and salts and structures called organelles. It is where many of the chemical reactions happen.

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function of: nucleus.

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Contains genetic material, including DNA, which controls the cell’s activities.

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function of: ribosomes.

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Tiny structures where protein synthesis occurs.

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function of: mitochondria.

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Organelles that contain the enzymes for respiration, and where most energy is released in respiration.

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function of: cell membrane.

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Its structure is permeable to some substances but not to others. It therefore controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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organelles in a plant cell.

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cytoplasm.
nucleus.
ribosomes.
mitochondria.
cell membrane.
vacuole.
cell wall.
chloroplasts.

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function of: permanent vacuole.

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Filled with cell sap to help keep the cell turgid.

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function of: cell wall.

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Made from cellulose fibres and strengthens the cell and supports the plant.

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function of: chloroplasts.

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Organelles that contains the green pigment, chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Contains the enzymes needed for photosynthesis.

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what is the difference between eukaryote and prokaryote cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are a singular cell organism whereas eukaryotic cells aren’t.
Prokaryotic cells are- something based on plasmids.

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